Aeroflot is rightfully considered the No. 1 airline in Russia, not only due to its long history and wide fleet of aircraft, but also due to the huge number of flights, excellent service and rich experience of cooperation with other airlines.
Booking classes and rates
The airline offers its customers a choice of several fares with different levels of service included in the ticket. The main differences between booking classes, like many other airlines, are the quantity and quality of services provided by Aeroflot, baggage allowance; 2014 has made a number of changes and additions to the standard set of tariffs.
From June 21, 2014, in addition to the usual business and economy class, Aeroflot customers can choose a convenient booking class from the options listed in the following table.
New fares from Aeroflot
Class |
Tariff/ Bonusmiles |
Short Description |
Business |
Business Premium 250% |
2 bags (32 kg) Hand luggage up to 15 kg Discounts for children under 2 years old - 90%, up to 12 years old - 50% |
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Business Optimum 150% |
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Comfort Premium 200% |
2 bags (23 kg) Discounts for children under 2 years old - 90%, up to 12 years old - 50% |
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Economy |
Economy Premium 200% |
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Economy Optimum 150% |
1 bag Discounts for children under 2 years old - 90%, up to 12 years old - 25% |
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Economy Budget 75% |
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Budget/Discount |
Economy Promo 25% |
1 bag No discount for children aged 2-12 |
| Youth |
Passengers under 24 1 bag discounts are not available no bonus miles. |
Often, when choosing fares, passengers are most interested in price and baggage allowance. If the price depends directly on the direction and date of departure, then the rules regarding baggage do not change and therefore can be considered in more detail.
Luggage Types
All baggage carried by an Aeroflot passenger on board an aircraftIt is divided into two types - checked baggage and hand baggage. Checked baggage is marked with a special tag indicating the final destination with all intermediate stops, and the tag also marks the connection of the baggage with the ticket number, respectively, and its belonging to a specific passenger. Checked baggage is kept in the hold during the flight.
Carry-on baggage is everything that a passenger takes with him into the cabin of the aircraft. Usually this is a bag limited in volume and mass, a backpack or a suitcase and a number of additional items.
Depending on the type of luggage that a passenger of Aeroflot flights takes with him on the plane, the baggage allowance may differ. In addition to the above two main types, luggage can be:
- extra - baby luggage, baby stroller or wheelchair;
- excess - exceeding the allowed number of baggage pieces, weight or volume;
- special - sports equipment, musical instruments, weapons and animals.
Aeroflot Airlines: baggage allowance
Before delving into the regulations, it is worth noting an important point - baggage can be of two categories: free (included in the ticket price) or paid (exceeding the restrictions imposed by the selected fare). Depending on the category, Aeroflot's baggage allowance may be dictated by various circumstances and differ from each other.
It is best to check with the operator in advance about the rules for additional payment and the possibility of taking excess baggage on the plane. In the event of a busy flight and aircraft, the airline reserves the right to refuse to accept additional weight on board.
Many flights are carried out jointly with other airlines. In the event that Aeroflot is not the main operator of a code-share flight, but only a partner of another airline, the baggage rules of the operating company apply on the flight.
If the flight consists of several flights and is operated by several airlines, not only Aeroflot, the baggage allowance is in accordance with the rules applied by the dominant air carrier on the flight. For example, if a flight consists of three flights, one of which takes 2 hours in the air and is operated by Aeroflot, another is above ground for an hour and is owned by Turkish Airlines, and the third is operated by Lufthansa and takes 8 hours, then luggage is subject to subject to Lufthansa regulatory control.
Free Checked Baggage
The airline operates a standard plan dominated by 1PC baggage allowance. Aeroflot provides two bags (2PC) in business class and economy class only to certain destinations, including Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, Yerevan and others.
One piece of checked baggage is limited in weight and volume. Maximum weight of oneincluded baggage for business class is 32 kg, and for economy class - 23 kg. The volume of a suitcase or bag is calculated by adding three dimensions: length, width and height. You are allowed to carry baggage that does not exceed 158 cm in total, regardless of the booking class and fare plan.
Free hand luggage
A small bag, suitcase or backpack weighing up to 10 kg is allowed to be taken into the aircraft cabin by each Aeroflot passenger. Carriage of baggage in the cabin has more stringent requirements and restrictions. For example, in hand luggage you cannot carry liquids in containers larger than 100 ml, with a total volume of 1 liter; you will also have to get rid of piercing and cutting items, such as manicure sets, stationery scissors and blades, medical instruments.
The cabin baggage limit is 115cm for all booking classes. The maximum cabin baggage weight is 10 kg for Economy Class and 15 kg for Business Class. What, how and in what quantity can be carried in the cabin of the aircraft is directly affected by Aeroflot's baggage allowance. In order not to encounter unforeseen difficulties, it is best to familiarize yourself with the regulations in advance.
In addition to the main hand luggage, there are a number of things and personal items that are covered by the free baggage allowance. Aeroflot offers its passengers the opportunity to take on a flight a small ladies' or men's bag, an upperclothes, a laptop computer, a photo and video camera, printed publications, an umbrella, Duty Free purchases and some other things.
Children's baggage allowance
"Aeroflot" distinguishes between two main categories of children: up to 2 years and from 2 to 12 years. Children under two years of age receive a 90% discount on the ticket, due to the fact that they are not provided with a separate seat. Children from 2 to 12 years old occupy a full seat in the cabin of the aircraft, respectively, the same baggage rules apply to them.
Many airlines offer checked baggage for infants under 2 years of age. Aeroflot was no exception - the baggage allowance for infants limits the provided luggage space to 115 cm and weighing 10 kg. In addition to small checked-in baggage, the “ticket” of babies also includes hand luggage: a bag with things, a baby stroller weighing up to 12 kg, a portable cradle, the required amount of liquid formula or other baby food.
